SECTION 5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES

Extinguishing mediaSuitable extinguishing mediaSpecial powder for metal fires. Do not use water.For safety reasons unsuitable extinguishing mediaWaterSpecial hazards arising from the substance or mixtureIf this product is involved in a fire, the following can be released:Boron oxideAdvice for firefightersProtective equipment:Wear self-contained respirator.Wear fully protective impervious suit.

SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency proceduresWear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.Ensure adequate ventilationKeep away from ignition sourcesEnvironmental precautions:Do not allow material to be released to the environment without official permits.Do not allow product to reach sewage system or any water course.Do not allow to penetrate the ground/soil.Methods and material for containment and cleanup:Keep away from ignition sources.Dispose of contaminated material as waste according to section 13.Ensure adequate ventilation.Prevention of secondary hazards:Keep away from ignition sources.Reference to other sectionsSee Section 7 for information on safe handlingSee Section 8 for information on personal protection equipment.See Section 13 for disposal information

SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

HandlingPrecautions for safe handlingKeep container tightly sealed.Store in cool, dry place in tightly closed containers.Ensure adequate ventilation.Information about protection against explosions and fires:Protect against electrostatic charges.Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilitiesStorageRequirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles:Store in a cool location.Information about storage in one common storage facility:Do not store together with acids.Store away from oxidizing agents.Store away from halogens.Store away from ammoniaFurther information about storage conditions:Keep container tightly sealed.Store in cool, dry conditions in well-sealed containers.Specific end use(s)No information available.

SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Additional information about design of technical systems:Properly operating chemical fume hood designed for hazardous chemicals andhaving an average face velocity of at least 100 feet per minute.Control parametersComponents with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace:The product does not contain any relevant quantities of materials with critical valuesthat should be monitored at the workplace.Additional information: No dataExposure controlsPersonal protective equipmentFollow typical general protective and industrial hygiene measures for handling chemicals.Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.Remove all soiled and contaminated clothing immediately.Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.Breathing equipment:Use suitable respirator when high concentrations are present.Recommended filter device for short term use:Use a respirator with type N95 (USA) or PE (EN 143) cartridges as a backup to engineering controls. Risk assessment should be performed to determine if air-purifying respirators are appropriate. Only use equipment tested and approved under appropriate government standards.Protection of hands: Impervious glovesInspect gloves prior to use.Suitability of gloves should be determined both by material and quality, the latter of which may vary by manufacturer.Material of glovesButyl rubber, BRPenetration time of glove material (in minutes)No data available.Eye protection: Safety glassesBody protection: Protective work clothing.

SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Reactivity: No data available.Chemical stabilityStable under recommended storage conditions.Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided:Decomposition will not occur if used and stored according to specifications.Possibility of hazardous reactionsReacts with strong oxidizing agentsConditions to avoidNo information available.Incompatible materials:AcidsOxidizing agentsHalogensAmmoniaHazardous decomposition products:Boron oxide

SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Information on toxicological effectsAcute toxicity:N/ALD/LC50 values that are relevant for classification:No dataSkin irritation or corrosion:Causes skin irritation.Eye irritation or corrosion:Causes serious eye irritation.Sensitization:No sensitizing effects known.Germ cell mutagenicity:N/ACarcinogenicity:No classification data on carcinogenic properties of this material is available from the EPA, IARC, NTP, OSHA or ACGIH.Reproductive toxicity:N/ASpecific target organ system toxicity - repeated exposure:N/ASpecific target organ system toxicity - single exposure:May cause respiratory irritation.Aspiration hazard:N/ASubacute to chronic toxicity:Titanium and titanium compounds are considered physiologically inert. There are no reported cases in the literature where titanium as such has caused human intoxication.Subacute to chronic toxicity:N/AAdditional toxicological information:To the best of our knowledge the acute and chronic toxicity of this substance is not fully known.Carcinogenic categoriesOSHA-Ca (Occupational Safety & Health Administration)Substance is not listed.

SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

ToxicityAquatic toxicity:No information available.Persistence and degradability:No information available.Bioaccumulative potential:No information available.Mobility in soil:No information available.Additional ecological information:General notes:Do not allow material to be released to the environment without official permits.Do not allow undiluted product or large quantities to reach ground water, water course or sewage system.Avoid transfer into the environment.Results of PBT and vPvB assessment:PBT: N/A.vPvB: N/A.Other adverse effectsNo information available.

SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Waste treatment methodsRecommendation:Consult state, local or national regulations to ensure proper disposal.Uncleaned packagings:Recommendation:Disposal must be made according to official regulations.

SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixtureNational regulationsAll components of this product are listed in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Toxic Substances Control Act Chemical substance Inventory.All components of this product are listed on the Canadian Domestic Substances List (DSL).SARA Section 313 (specific toxic chemical listings)Substance is not listed.California Proposition 65Prop 65 - Chemicals known to cause cancerSubstance is not listed.Prop 65 - Developmental toxicitySubstance is not listed.Prop 65 - Developmental toxicity, femaleSubstance is not listed.Prop 65 - Developmental toxicity, maleSubstance is not listed.Information about limitation of use:For use only by technically qualified individuals.Other regulations, limitations and prohibitive regulationsSubstance of Very High Concern (SVHC) according to the REACH Regulations (EC) No. 1907/2006.Substance is not listed.The conditions of restrictions according to Article 67 and Annex XVII of the Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH) for the manufacturing, placing on themarket and use must be observed.Substance is not listed.Annex XIV of the REACH Regulations (requiring Authorisation for use)Substance is not listed.REACH - Pre-registered substancesSubstance is listed.Chemical safety assessment:A Chemical Safety Assessment has not been carried out.

SECTION 16. OTHER INFORMATION

Safety Data Sheet according to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 (REACH). The above information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. The information in this document is based on the present state of our knowledge and is applicable to the product with regard to appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent any guarantee of the properties of the product. American Elements shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from handling or from contact with the above product. See reverse side of invoice or packing slip for additional terms and conditions of sale. COPYRIGHT 1997-2018 AMERICAN ELEMENTS. LICENSED GRANTED TO MAKE UNLIMITED PAPER COPIES FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY.

About Boron Nanoparticle Dispersion

Boron Nanoparticle Dispersions are suspensions of boron nanoparticles in water or various organic solvents such as ethanol or mineral oil. American Elements manufactures metallic nanopowders and nanoparticles with typical particle sizes ranging from 10 to 200nm and in coated and surface functionalized forms. Our nanodispersion and nanofluid experts can provide technical guidance for selecting the most appropriate particle size, solvent, and coating material for a given application. We can also produce custom nanomaterials tailored to the specific requirements of our customers upon request.

Packaging Specifications

Typical bulk packaging includes palletized plastic 5 gallon/25 kg. pails, fiber and steel drums to 1 ton super sacks in full container (FCL) or truck load (T/L) quantities. Research and sample quantities and hygroscopic, oxidizing or other air sensitive materials may be packaged under argon or vacuum. Shipping documentation includes a Certificate of Analysis and Safety Data Sheet (SDS). Solutions are packaged in polypropylene, plastic or glass jars up to palletized 440 gallon liquid totes, and 36,000 lb. tanker trucks.

Related Elements

See more Boron products.Boron (atomic symbol: B, atomic number: 5) is a Block P, Group 13, Period 2 element with an atomic weight of 10.81. The number of electrons in each of boron's shells is 2, 3 and its electron configuration is [He] 2s2 2p1. The boron atom has a radius of 90 pm and a Van der Waals radius of 192 pm. Boron was discovered by Joseph Louis Gay-Lussac and Louis Jacques Thénard in 1808. It was first isolated by Humphry Davy, also in 1808. Boron is classified as a metalloid is not found naturally on earth. Along with carbon and nitrogen, boron is one of the few elements in the periodic table known to form stable compounds featuring triple bonds. Boron has an energy band gap of 1.50 to 1.56 eV, which is higher than that of either silicon or germanium. Boron is found in borates, borax, boric acid, colemanite, kernite, and ulexite.The name Boron originates from a combination of carbon and the Arabic word buraqu meaning borax.